Dog Groomer Dreams Big on Art Contest

A 30-year-old dog groomer from Santa Fe, Genesis Pizar, is turning heads in The Peoples Artist contest—presented by Johnny Depp—with her wildly creative, dog-safe dye jobs and artistic flair. Starting grooming at age seven, she founded Wiggle Butts Pups to bring joy, love, and artistry to pets, rejecting corporate grooming norms. Currently sixth place, she’s chasing a $25K prize, Artforum feature, and LA exhibit—all while dreaming of using winnings to build an animal sanctuary. Her work has even reunited lost dogs with owners, proving that grooming can be both deeply artistic and deeply impactful. But controversy looms: the contest’s vote-buying feature has sparked debate over fairness. Pizar’s mission? To make every pup feel like a masterpiece—and to help others do the same. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4276912b925fdffd